Forget the Oscars—this week, the hottest stars on the red carpet are ideas for improving higher education. Six sustainable, scalable teaching and partnership models to bring disruptive social innovation education have won the 2012 Ashoka U – Cordes Innovation Award.

In Fort Collins, Colorado, New Belgium Brewery exemplifies the future of work. Co-founder Kim Jordan sold the company to her co-workers in 2013, making it 100% employee owned. Read on to learn why and how.